Early Origins of the Ayre family

The surname Ayre was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire, where the family has held a family seat from ancient times. One of the first on record was Reginald Ayr, who was Clerk of Ayr in 1287 and Albinus Ayr had a charter of lands from King Robert the Bruce in 1315.

Early History of the Ayre family

Early History of the Ayre family

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Ayre Spelling Variations

Ayre Spelling Variations

The variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Ayre has appeared as Ayer, Air, Ayre, Ayers and others.

Early Notables of the Ayre family (pre 1700)

Early Notables of the Ayre family (pre 1700)

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Migration of the Ayre family to Ireland

Migration of the Ayre family to Ireland

Some of the Ayre family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.Another 37 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Ayre family to the New World and Oceana

Migration of the Ayre family to the New World and Oceana

As the persecution of Clan families continued, they sailed for North America in increasing numbers. In most cases, they found the freedom and opportunity they sought. Land was often available and the American War of Independence allowed Scots an opportunity to solidify their independence from the English crown. These settlers and their ancestors went on to play essential roles in the forging of the nations of the United States and Canada. Among them:

Ayre Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Chas.J. Ayre, aged 1, who landed in America, in 1893

Andrew Ayre, aged 38, who emigrated to the United States from Sunderland, in 1899

Ayre Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

John M. Ayre, aged 20, who emigrated to the United States from Glasgow, Scotland, in 1904

Frederick Ayre, aged 28, who emigrated to the United States from Blackpool, England, in 1907